Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

Clear Automotive; Whitland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair company in Whitland is seeking an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to join their team. The candidate should have a strong background in accident repair, with proficiency in Audatex. This role involves assessing vehicle damage, preparing estimates, and ensuring effective communication with clients and technicians. Excellent benefits, including a performance-related bonus and ongoing training, are offered. Immediate interviews available.

Benefits

Fantastic performance related bonus

29 days annual leave including bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Immediate interviews

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor or Estimator.
• Ability to assess vehicle damage and prepare accurate estimates.
• Strong understanding of vehicle repair methodology.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles to assess the extent of damage.
• Prepare computerized and manual estimates.
• Communicate effectively with customers and technicians.

Skills

Experience with Audatex

Strong communication skills

Accident repair background

Knowledge of prescribed repair methods

Education

ATA qualification

Job description

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Excellent benefits package on offer in addition to:

• Permanent position, Monday to Friday
• Fantastic performance related bonus
• 29 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) academy, IMI and ATA training
• Immediate interviews
• Current booked holidays will be honoured

For more information, please call Rochelle on 07808841875

Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor with a strong accident repair background to join an BSI Accident repair centre in Whitland.

Our client promotes a working environment that focusses on quality repairs. With the latest equipment and immaculate workshop, this company offer a role which is comparably different to competitors in the area.

This position is for a skilled VDA / Estimator and requires an experienced candidate who can work competently on Audatex and has a background in the accident repair industry.

Job Details: Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA

• To inspect damaged vehicles and assess the full extent of the damage sustained, assess the cost of repair and time scales
• To identify the correct prescribed repair method
• To prepare computerised and manual estimates and to accurately record these, maintaining up-to-date records of all estimates
• To obtain from insurance companies authority to proceed with repair to a vehicle and to confirm the cost of the repair
• To communicate effectively with customers, engineers and technicians to ensure understanding of correct vehicle repair methodology
• To ensure that any amendment to repair work is authorised by the insurance company
• VDA / Vehicle Damage assessor - Once authorisation has been gained, to liaise with the body shop personnel and make sure that they understand fully the prescribed repair method
• Audatex experience is essential.
• Experience as a VDA / Vehicle Estimator
• ATA qualification would be an advantage

If you would like to be considered for this position, please call Rochelle at Clear Automotive on 07808841875 or email your CV for an immediate interview.

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